Category: Newfoundland

282.7 thousand barrels per day. Crude Oil. In 2020, Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil production was 282.7 thousand barrels per day (Mb/d), or 5% of Canada’s overall production and 24% of Canada’s light oil production. How much oil is off Newfoundland? Newfoundland and Labrador’s remaining established reserves are approximately 2.2 billion barrels of oil and 12.5 […]

EYES. The relatively small, deep-set eyes are spaced wide apart. They are dark brown in color in the black and black and white dogs; lighter shades are permitted in the brown and gray dogs. Are GREY Newfoundlands rare? Gray is a rare color for a Newfoundland. So far, we have only owned 1 in our […]

Recognize a solid-colored coat. A solid black coat may have a bronze tinge, and a brown or grey coat may have lighter furnishings. Though called “solid color”, a Newfoundland of this variety may be seen with white or white ticked markings. These markings, if present, may appear on the chin, chest, toes, and tail tip. […]

The Newfypoo is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between the Newfoundland and the Poodle. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. Are Newfypoos […]

What is a Newfie-Pyr? The first thing you should know about the Newfie-Pyr is that the name is a shortened version of two “large” names for two large dog breeds: Newfoundland and Great Pyrenees. Is a Newfoundland Great Pyrenees a good mix? Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland Cross Puppies While Pyrenees like their people, they are […]

Female Great Pyrenees dogs weigh quite a bit less than Newfoundlands, while males are similar in size. Male Pyrs are often larger than Newfoundlands, though not always! What dog is bigger than a Newfoundland? Neapolitan Mastiff They measure approximately 66 to 79 centimetres (26 to 31 inches) at the withers. Usually weighing about 77 kilograms […]

The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a well-known symbol of Newfoundland and Labrador. Over 95 percent of all the puffins in North America breed on the coasts of the province. What is Newfoundland and Labrador known for? Newfoundland and Labrador has a reputation for being friendly. Warm and welcoming, fun loving and funny to the […]

Newfoundland, referred to as the Golden Lands, is a large island off the east coast of the North American mainland, explored by Ubbe, Othere, Floki, Torvi and others. Did UBBE really discover North America? The real Ubbe is not believed to have travelled to North America and instead is well known in the history books […]

St Patrick’s Day is a public holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the nearest Monday to March 17 each year. It remembers St Patrick, a missionary who converted many of Ireland’s inhabitants to Christianity in the 5th century. His feast day also celebrates Irish culture. Why does Newfoundland celebrate St Patricks […]

Genome analysis indicates that Newfoundlands are related to the Irish water spaniel, Labrador Retriever, and Curly-Coated Retriever. The Newfoundland was originally bred and used as working dogs for fishermen in Newfoundland. Are Newfoundlands related to Labradors? Labs and Newfoundlands are not related, but the Kennel Club them both recognized as official breeds around the same […]